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Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Uber Partner to Provide a Reliable Alternative to Help People Get Home Safely

June 30, 2016

In 1986, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) introduced a new phrase into the general lexicon – the designated driver. Thirty years later, it is a…

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Recruitment and Retention: It’s About More Than Your Bottom-Line

June 30, 2016

“I don’t like my job.” That’s how many employees may feel according to a Gallup survey that states less than one-third (31.5%) of U.S. workers…

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Why Donors Should Take the Long View

June 29, 2016

By Anna R. Hurt, disaster management analyst at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and Jim Starr, interim CEO for America’s Charities. It’s June, and that…

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Survey: Which Campaign Event Locations Are You Interested in Attending This Fall?

June 27, 2016

Each fall, we receive event requests from campaigns across the country who are looking for our nonprofit members to attend and meet prospective donors face-to-face.…

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How MSAA Provides Resources and Support to the 200 People in the U.S. Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis Each Week

June 21, 2016

Imagine waking up one morning and you can’t feel your legs… or you have double vision… or you have trouble moving and are too dizzy…

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Does Your Nonprofit Feature Workplace Giving as a “Way to Give” on its Website?

June 21, 2016

There are so many ways for individuals to support your nonprofit, the most obvious way being to click on the “Donate” button your nonprofit likely features…

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3 Ingredients for Strong Social Impact Partnerships

June 21, 2016

Brixio, a fast-moving startup focused on disrupting the commercial real estate world, recently approached America’s Charities’ team about starting a social responsibility initiative to support…

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Passion and Clarity Make for This Successful Long-Running Partnership Between Hope Connections and RDB Running

June 21, 2016

For eight years, Hope Connections for Cancer Support (Hope Connections) has been partnering with RDB Running, creators of unique running events.  Founded by Bob Fleshner,…

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Bilingual Volunteers Needed! Help Fairfax CASA Overcome Language and Cultural Barriers

June 20, 2016

Sara had fallen into the wrong crowd during her time at a local high school.  When she entered foster care, she was struggling with substance…

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Utah’s Brixio Joins LIVESTRONG Foundation To Accelerate Fight Against Cancer

June 15, 2016

For a fast-moving startup focused on disrupting the commercial real estate world, the opportunity to help became clear. Joining the fight against cancer was a…

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Membership Webinar: July 13, 2016 at 2pm EST

June 14, 2016

How familiar are you with all the services and benefits of being an America’s Charities member?  Whether you are brand new to America’s Charities or…

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Register Now & Join us June 28th at 2pm ET: The Ethics of Technology and Fundraising

June 13, 2016

From crowdfunding to mobile donations, technological advances have completely remade the fundraising landscape. But as easy as it is to collect money in efficient ways,…

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